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Milk processors merge to create biggest

Chris McCullough For Agri-View
Oct 18, 2025
Oct 18, 2025

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Arla is merging with DMK Group to become Europe’s biggest dairy co-op.

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Boards of representatives of Arla and DMK Group approve the merger plan.

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Chris McCullough For Agri-View

Two of Europe’s big milk processors are joining forces to create the biggest dairy co-op on the continent. The Denmark-based Arla Foods and the DMK Group in Germany state their merger will bring together 12,000 farmers and will achieve a combined pro forma revenue of 19 billion euros – US$21.6 billion.

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With 20 years experience behind him, award-winning agricultural journalist Chris McCullough is always on the hunt for his next story. He grew up on the family dairy farm in the heart of Northern Ireland and is based on the country’s east coast. He travels around the world to bring readers international news.